
Delta maidenhair fern
Adiantum raddianum
Родина: Pteridaceae • Рід: Adiantum
БагаторічнаСередньоДекоративна
Plant in moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil in partial to deep shade with high humidity — delta maidenhair is the most widely grown maidenhair fern, celebrated for its extraordinary, lacey delicacy: tiny, fan-shaped, bright green leaflets arranged in sprays on impossibl
Опис
Plant in moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil in partial to deep shade with high humidity — delta maidenhair is the most widely grown maidenhair fern, celebrated for its extraordinary, lacey delicacy: tiny, fan-shaped, bright green leaflets arranged in sprays on impossibly fine, wiry black stems that seem to float the foliage in mid-air. The fronds tremble with the slightest air movement, giving the plant an ethereal, shimmering quality. It demands consistent moisture, high humidity, and shelter from drying winds — the most common failure is under-watering or low humidity, which causes instant browning. Outdoors it is suitable only in zone 10–12 in sheltered, shaded, humid locations; in zone 8–9 it is an outstanding houseplant and covered-patio container plant. The classic indoor maidenhair; cultivars like 'Fragrantissimum', 'Fritz Lüthii', and 'Brilliant Else' are among the most refined forms. Mist frequently, water consistently, and keep away from heating vents and air conditioning.
Спосіб посадки: Розмноження діленням куща
Відстань між рослинами: 12–18 дюймів
Висота: 12–24 дюймів
Поради
Plant in moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil in partial to deep shade with high humidity — delta maidenhair is the most widely grown maidenhair fern, celebrated for its extraordinary, lacey delicacy: tiny, fan-shaped, bright green leaflets arranged in sprays on impossibly fine, wiry black stems that seem to float the foliage in mid-air. The fronds tremble with the slightest air movement, giving the plant an ethereal, shimmering quality. It demands consistent moisture, high humidity, and shelter from drying winds — the most common failure is under-watering or low humidity, which causes instant browning. Outdoors it is suitable only in zone 10–12 in sheltered, shaded, humid locations; in zone 8–9 it is an outstanding houseplant and covered-patio container plant. The classic indoor maidenhair; cultivars like 'Fragrantissimum', 'Fritz Lüthii', and 'Brilliant Else' are among the most refined forms. Mist frequently, water consistently, and keep away from heating vents and air conditioning.
Спосіб посадки: Розмноження діленням куща
Відстань між рослинами: 12–18 дюймів
Висота: 12–24 дюймів
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Час посадки: 4–8 тижнів spring
Plant divisions in moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil in deep shade; delta maidenhair requires consistently moist (never waterlogged) soil, high humidity, and shelter from wind and afternoon sun — dry air, cold drafts, and bright direct light will cause fronds to brown and die back rapidly.